I would take this opportunity to speak on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. The Group of 77 and China had made a concrete proposal on sections X and XIV of the resolution just adopted. Those two sections deal respectively with matters relating to marine biodiversity and the Open-ended Informal Co…
At the outset, let me thank the President of the International Court of Justice, Judge Rosalyn Higgins, for presenting its report on its work during the past year. I also thank her for her excellent briefing on the role and functioning of the Court.
Justice and the rule of law are the key to an ord…
As we understand it, the proposal is that countries that have put forth more than one candidate withdraw candidates and field only one.
I am afraid that I am not in a position to take a decision on that right now. We would have to seek instructions, because we were instructed to field two candidate…
It is a great privilege for me to participate in this important discussion today, which focuses essentially on the inextricable link between peace and development. The two reports of the Secretary-General — one on the causes of conflict and the promotion of durable peace and sustainable development …
Since our last debate on this agenda item, positive and encouraging developments have taken place towards the peaceful solution of the Middle East conflict. The people of the Middle East have continued to demonstrate a serious commitment to achieving a peaceful settlement of their long-standing prob…
My delegation would like to express its deep appreciation to the Secretary-General for his report on the work of the Organization, contained in document A/49/1.
The views already expressed by the Chairman of the Non-Aligned Movement, the Ambassador of Indonesia, and the Chairman of the Group of 77,…